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Binding cleaner for Nordic ski boots

a cleaning and binding technology, applied in the direction of skis, snowboards, sport apparatus, etc., can solve the problems of binding to engage the bar, difficulty or impossible to place the bar in the groove of the binding, and/or operate the lever on the binding

Active Publication Date: 2016-05-10
SLAUGHTER JACOB
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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a system and method for cleaning ski boots. The system includes a cleaning element that can be attached to a ski and a ski boot, and a method for using the system to dislodge material trapped in the binding receiving channel of the ski boot. The cleaning element has a fixed angle and is sized to fit snugly in the channel, and it is designed to move freely through the channel to dislodge any trapped material. The method involves wearing the ski boot over the cleaning element and moving the boot forward to dislodge any trapped material. The invention aims to provide a convenient and effective solution for cleaning skis and ski boots to improve their performance and comfort.

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However, the recess in the ski boot in which the steel bar is disposed can become packed with ice and snow when the boot is worn in snowy environments while not attached to a ski, making it difficult or impossible to place the bar in the groove of the binding and / or to operate the lever on the binding that causes the binding to engage the bar.

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[0012]Aspects of the present invention include systems, methods, and apparatuses for cleaning recesses in ski boots, and particularly for dislodging material, such as ice or snow, trapped in the binding receiving channel of Nordic ski boots. Although a particular apparatus is primarily discussed herein, those of ordinary skill in the art will, after reading this disclosure in its entirety, understand that various modifications can be made and methods and systems can be developed. For example, except as otherwise noted, dimensions may be modified without departing from the scope of the present invention. Further, methods and systems can be implemented and are within the scope of the present invention. For example, methods of producing the apparatus described, methods of attaching the apparatus or obvious variants of the apparatus to various surfaces, and systems including the apparatus or obvious variants of the apparatus can be implemented using the teachings of the present disclosu...

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Abstract

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for cleaning recesses in ski boots and installing such apparatuses on various surfaces are disclosed. A user may insert a portion of the apparatus that projects from the surface on which it is installed into a gap between a steel bar in their ski boot designed for use with a ski binding and the sole of the ski boot in order to clear the recess in which the steel bar is disposed.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention generally relates to the field of accessories for recreational equipment. In particular, the present invention is directed to a binding cleaner for Nordic ski boots.BACKGROUND[0002]Various bindings for Nordic (i.e., cross-country) skiing have been developed, such as the Salomon Nordic System (or “SNS”) and New Nordic Norm system (or “NNN”). These bindings typically include at least one groove designed to accept and releasably engage a steel bar disposed in a recess formed in the sole of a compatible ski boot adjacent the toe portion. By arranging a ski boot such that the steel bar rests within the groove of a compatible binding on a ski and operating a lever on the binding, the front portion of the ski boot can be releasably pivotally attached to the ski, which is useful for Nordic skiing. However, the recess in the ski boot in which the steel bar is disposed can become packed with ice and snow when the boot is worn in snowy environm...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63C11/22A63C5/06
CPCA63C5/061
Inventor SLAUGHTER, JACOB
Owner SLAUGHTER JACOB